Mental Health Awareness in Education
Working in education is rewarding but can be demanding, with heavy workloads, inspection pressure, challenging behaviour and the emotional labour of caring for young people. This course helps staff recognise signs of poor mental health in themselves and colleagues, set healthy boundaries and know where to find support. It also explains how staff wellbeing differs from safeguarding pupils. It is awareness training and is not a substitute for professional help.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the particular pressures that can affect the mental health of education staff
- ✓Recognise signs that you or a colleague may be struggling
- ✓Start a supportive conversation with a colleague and signpost to help
- ✓Set healthy boundaries and contribute to a positive staff wellbeing culture
- ✓Distinguish between supporting staff wellbeing and safeguarding pupils, and follow the DSL for pupil concerns
- ✓Know where to get help, including the Education Support helpline and national services
Course contents
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Module 1: Mental health and the pressures of education
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Recognising the signs
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Supporting colleagues and setting boundaries
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Staff wellbeing, safeguarding and signposting
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate